We have an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Part-Time Corporate Development Director-Heart Ball in our Colorado Springs, CO office. You will work closely with the Heart Ball Senior Director with corporate sponsorship fundraising responsibilities, as well as assist in the management of the Colorado Springs Heart Ball Executive Team and plan and implement and evaluate several cultivation events and the local AHA events. These events bring together corporate partners, medical leaders, community leaders, and volunteers of the community to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke, the number #1 and #5 killer in America. You will have a planned net goal of $75k in your territory of the Colorado Springs area. This position is expected to last for approximately 3 months (end date subject to change) and will be working 20-25 hours a week.
- Conducting sales calls and in person meetings to generate new business and holding exploratory meeting to generate new sponsorship dollars.
- Developing relationships with volunteers, key corporate & community leaders to drive revenue generation.
- Cultivation and stewardship of existing corporate sponsors and donors through mission education
- Work with Sr. Director to manage several intimate cultivation events
- Networking within the local area.
- Travel approximately 75% of the time driving locally.
- Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 ½ years’ experience equates to 1 full time year of higher education.
- 2+ years’ of experience in a similar role in sales or fundraising. This experience may also count towards satisfying this position’s educational requirement.
- Able to lift at least 20 lbs from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of complex meeting management.
- Excellent verbal and written business communications skills.
- Ability to anticipate and satisfy customer needs; to work independently and take initiative; to creatively and effectively solve problems; to meet and interact with all levels of AHA staff and volunteers and work with a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, knowledge of database programs a plus.
- Ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management.
- Proven track record in meeting sales/fundraising goals.
- Ability to work evenings/weekends when necessary with reliable transportation.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Non-smoking environment.
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